Friday Inspo

Here in the US we are gearing up for Memorial Day weekend, a long weekend that is known as the official start of the summer season. Needless to say, this makes it a very popular travel time, especially in New York city, where a lot of fine folks have been planning their escape from the city since Christmas. No, really. Don't think that i am any different! As a matter of fact, as you are reading, i am already at our family's cabin at Mohonk, which is upstate New York. The first of many summer weekends here, that's for sure. So to kick off the OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER(!!!), i bring you lots of summer-worthy images that will get you in the mood to sweat.

[columbinesmille, oraclefox, pinterest, tfs]

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To Buy or Not to Buy?

Ok, so i've been lusting over these Chanel espadrilles since last summer but i'm now more than ever seriously thinking about going for it...

[thenorthernlight]

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Birthday Weekend Part II

Yesterday was a post about the night before and today is a post about the night of: i felt casual and unfussy and just wanted to be at ease while mingling, so naturally, i reached for a classic skinny jean, which i paired with just a loose tee and an oversized linen blazer. Red, of course-- we wouldn't want anyone to mistake whose birthday it was! Had an amazing time with friends (below is featured my one and only chinese doll, Lisa) and my baby brother (who is not such at baby anymore at almost 26 :p): had some cocktails at our place first and then sauntered over to one of our favorite neighborhood haunts for a lively and delicious dinner. Perfect night in my books.

As for beauty, i had just gotten my color did so it was in its prime blondness! And although i prefer natural makeup, i decided to jazz it up with a subtle yet punchy cat eye -- using my favorite: YSL Effet Faux-Cils Cream Eyeliner (i'm obsessed).



Outfit details:
Striped tee - Gap
Boyfriend blazer - Ralph Lauren
Denim - Zara
Shoes - Zara
Necklace - Task NY
Bag - Bottega Veneta
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Birthday Weekend Part I

Thanks to all for your birthday wishes! I pretty much had the best weekend ever -- my man took me out for some pre-birthday romance on Friday night (hopefully you follow me on instagram, twitter and vine and you already know this) so i tried to document as much as i could. He was taking me to an undisclosed location so i had to do my best to put something together that was all purpose, but still telegraphed "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!" -- know what i mean? I figured i couldn't go wrong with jazzy metallic Jimmy Choos (my Oscars shoes!) but played down with a classic denim mini. Plus: what better way to spread my birthday presence than with a bold violet lip? Below is my look of the evening!



Outfit details:
Leather peplum top - H&M
Denim mini - Gap
Bag - Bottega Veneta
Shoes - Jimmy Choo Lance sandals
Sunnies - Raen Optics
Lips - YSL Rouge Volupté #12 (forbidden burgundy)
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Flow

My people know that i like my minis. The shorter, the better. However, now that i'm pushing 30 (ughhhhh), i feel like certain crotch-grazing lengths are just inappropriate. Even though i can still probably still pull them off (muahahaaha), i simply feel too, er, old? Anyway..... In recent years, i've come to warm up to longer skirt silhouettes and i can now firmly say that i feel completely at ease in them. Take for instance this look below worn by beauty Daria Strokous: doesn't she look fresh and chic, with that slight off-duty egde? I am in love!

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Brilliant Disguise

It is most definitely safe to say that i often change style moods. While they always have the common thread of simplicity, my different sartorial personas can range from sporty, to gritty, to girl next door, to rock 'n roll. The other day i was feeling a little bit rockish. Strangely (or not), i was inspired by the snake print trim of my Whistles Spritzer peep toes (on sale!) -- see below -- and put together something dark: a loose sleeveless tee with Bruce's face on it, an old pair of raggedy shorts i made from my former roommate's old dress pants and some quilted leather, then proceeded to make my eyes overdose on kohl. Voilà!



Details:
Bruce Springsteen muscle tee - Forever 21
Shorts - DIY, super old(!)
Ring - YSL
Jacket - ASOS
Shoes - Whistles
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May 18

I hate to sound vain, but... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

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Sing For Hope

If there is one cause that i very dearly believe in is that arts are crucial to life and should be within everyone's reach. With the help of Chobani, Sing For Hope makes it possible and better yet, takes music to the streets of the concrete jungle: they'll be deploying 88 uniquely designed and refurbished pianos across the city's public spaces for all to enjoy. I was lucky to attend last night's launch party and seriously, these pianos are INCREDIBLE. Each one was specially designed by different artists, firms, people who support the community and they were all more special than the next. So if you happen to be in the five borough area between June 1-16 and you fancy a tickle of the ivories, find yourself a piano and give the crowds your best J.S. Bach!


Outfit details:
T-shirt - H&M
Skirt - T by Alexander Wang
Bag - Bottega Veneta
Shoes - Whistles
Lips - MAC Lady Danger
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